Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep
Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep

Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep

2008Movie32 minJapanese

Happosai fed up with Ranma interfering with his hobby, decides to use a sleeping incense on him to make Ranma "sleep till spring". But Akane accidentally smells the incense and due to unforeseen side effects starts attacking everyone and everything in her sleep. Now the gang has to find a way to wake her up.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Mamoru OshiiGenres: Anime, Comedy, Martial Arts, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Ranma Saotome, a martial artist cursed to turn into a girl when splashed with cold water, finds himself entangled in a supernatural phenomenon. A special incense, when burned, causes people to have nightmares that become reality. Ranma and his fiancée Akane Tendo must race against time to stop the incense from being used further and plunging their world into a dream-like chaos.

Critical Reception

While not a theatrical film, this OVA (Original Video Animation) release of Ranma ½ was generally well-received by fans for its humorous plot and faithful adaptation of the manga's spirit. It's considered a solid entry for fans of the series, though it doesn't significantly break new ground.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans appreciated the continuation of the Ranma ½ formula with its signature comedic mishaps.
  • The animation style is consistent with the beloved anime series.
  • The plot offers a unique, dream-logic-driven adventure that entertains.

Google audience: Audience reviews are predominantly positive, with fans enjoying the humorous scenarios and character interactions typical of the Ranma ½ franchise. The supernatural twist in this particular OVA was a source of amusement and engagement.

Fun Fact

Despite the film title listing '2008', the OVA 'Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep' was originally released in 1991 in Japan as part of a series of OVAs.

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